Data Scientist (Sr/Staff Software Engineer) (Remote - US)

be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. as a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

bnsf | tech: innovating and transforming the future of freight rail

bnsf | tech is the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.

are you ready to drive change?

if you are passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want you on our team! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.

we are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Learn More About BNSF And Our Benefits

Job Location: Remote US

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:

Mid: $165,000 - $300,000

The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role. Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a full-time remote position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States

Travel is up to 20%. Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

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Key Responsibilities May Include

Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify and define analytic initiatives, formulate strategies, and develop solutions to achieve business goals through effective use of data machine learning models.

Apply data science skills to analyze large, complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns that lead to actionable insights and data-driven solutions to business problems.

Lead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models to forecast outcomes and optimize workflows.

Engage closely with stakeholders to grasp their requirements and deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Design and present compelling visualizations and reports to effectively communicate analytical findings.

Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of data pipelines to uphold data quality and precision.

Keep abreast of emerging trends and breakthroughs in data science and machine learning fields.

Proficiently extract, aggregate, and transform data from SQL and NoSQL databases, leveraging languages like R, Python, or other relevant tools for analysis and modeling. Build, test, and validate statistical, and machine learning models and analyses using Python, R, or other appropriate language as part of overall solution development.

Lead implementation of analytic solutions into reporting platforms or production systems by leading the solution design, development, testing, and monitoring.

_The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

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